The 114-year-old Nebraska woman became the oldest woman in the United States

Omaha, Nebraska (AP) — A 114-year-old Nebraska woman who earned the title of the oldest person in the United States said what she most wanted to do was eat with her friends after a year of pandemic restrictions.

According to the Geriatrics Research Team, Omaha's Thelma Sutcliffe became the nation's oldest person on April 17, ranking seventh in the world, with Hester Ford, 115, dying in North Carolina.

The Omaha World Herald reported that Satcliffe was born on October 1, 1906. Her old friend Luela" Luella "Lou" Mason said it was nice that the upscale living center where Satcliffe lived had been locked in, but would always do what she wanted to do. ”

Thelma had been eating in her room until visitors were allowed into the restaurant. Mason, who has a Sutcliffe power of attorney, calls the Senior Living Center 24 hours in advance to schedule a visit.

Mason recalled: "Every time I visited her, she would ask me: 'Are you going to have dinner with me today?' "I broke my heart."

Mason said Satcliffe's hearing and vision were weakening, but her mind was still "very sharp."

Sutcliffe received her COVID vaccination as early as possible, but testing for the coronavirus has not yet begun.

Mason said, and Satcliffe looked at the cotton swab and said, "You're not going to stick that thing to my nose." You can tell Lou to stick it to her. ”